OPS Exclusive: Virtual ‘Real Talk’ with Albertsons’ Co-Chairman Jim Donald

Jim Donald, Albertson’s Co-Chairman and one of most admired CEOs in the world, will join retail industry veteran Kevin Coupe for a provocative and engaging virtual conversation about the role of organics, how the Covid pandemic is altering consumer buying habits, and the future of the food industry as part of an exclusive Organic Produce Summit event on Thursday, July 9.

California Giant Berries Reports Strong Blueberry Volume This Summer

Having just wrapped up the spring season of blueberry harvest in Georgia and California’s Central Valley, California Giant is proud to report impressive volumes of organic and conventional blueberries for the summer season from the Pacific Northwest.

Brindisi, Stefanik, Newhouse Lead Bipartisan Call to Include Apple Farmers in Pandemic Relief Efforts

Representatives Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Dan Newhouse (WA-4) lead a bipartisan call of 25 members of Congress to demand the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) include American apple growers in USDA’s economic relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trident Seafoods Issues Voluntary Recall For Undeclared Allergen in Product

June 23, 2020 FDA

Trident Seafoods is recalling Gordon Choice® Imitation Crab Supreme Style, because it may contain undeclared egg white. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

P.E.I. Lobster Fishermen Request Season Extension to Offset Delayed Start

June 23, 2020 Sally Pitt, CBC News

The P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) has asked for a four-day extension to the spring lobster season.